News & Events

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  OYF Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by:  Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program Deadline:  June 30, 2021 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian students pursuing post secondary education leading to a diploma or degree in agriculture. What’s required:  A completed and mailed application form, including a one-page essay outlining why you are passionate… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES June 8: AUSU By-Election nomination deadline June 10: AUSU By-Election campaign starts June 10: AUSUnights Virtual Student Social June 11: Virtual Convocation 2021   Join the team in the upcoming AUSU Student… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Paying the proctor.  A query about when to pay ProctorU its fees (when scheduling), also produces a reminder that payment is in U.S. Funds.  A separate thread confirms that webcams are mandatory when using ProctorU. reddit Trouble with the neighbours/neighbors.  A gripe about Moodle’s use of American English reveals strong opinions—for, against,… Read more »

Vintage Voice!

Amnesty International, which was founded following a May 28, 1961 article in The Observer called, “The Forgotten Prisoners,” celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.  May 28 is Amnesty International Day. Killing to control.  Alessandra Palmer implores action to stop the 5000 so-called honour killings that take place annually.  “What is so heart rending is that… Read more »

Vintage Voice

This long Victoria Day weekend will be, for many people, the second in pandemic-induced lockdown.  Time for a nostalgic look back at two takes on May Two-Four. Does Roy know about this?  Columnist Hazel Anaka gears up for a long-weekend yard sale.  “I’ve gotten some grief from family members because I’m also going to sell… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES May 25: Next AUSU Newsletter Edition May 25: AUSU By-Election nominations open June 10: AUSU By-Election campaign starts June 11: Virtual Convocation 2021   Join the team in the upcoming AUSU Student… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  BigSun Scholarship 2021 Sponsored by:  BigSun Athletics Deadline:  June 19, 2021 Potential payout:  $500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be high-school or post-secondary students, and have engaged in sports during their high-school years. What’s required:  An email with contact and school info, along with a 500-1000 word essay answering three specified questions about your… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Quick links to scholarship cash.  A student’s query about where to find awards and bursaries is replied to with links to AU‘s and AUSU‘s scholarship pages, as well as The Voice‘s own weekly scholarship feature. Discord It’s all in the interpretation.  A question about how to access library materials for a quiz… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Bannock and a Movie May Edition: Gifts from the Elders, and The Sacred Relationship: Healing the Water, Healing Ourselves May 1 to May 31 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin news.athabascau.ca/events/may-online-bannock-and-a-movie/ Access through above link Business Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Wed, May 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES May 20: AUSU Student Council Meeting May 25: Next AUSU Newsletter Edition May 25: AUSU By-Election nominations open June 11: Virtual Convocation 2021 Explore the services, support, and resources offered with your… Read more »